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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1929
Page
4
A 1929 Kansas notice warns subscribers to receive the Journal-World by 7 p.m. or a copy will be sent. It cites the March 8 schedule and includes a biblical quotation. The section also references a blue wild cat sighting and radio chatter affecting daily life.
The removal of Colonel Stewart as chairman of Standard Oil Company of Indiana triggers a broader public and investor conversation on moral responsibilities in big business. Stockholders reacted much as the public did to Continental Trading disclosures, weighing financial arguments against ethical concerns. The episode highlights how power and profit shape trust in major corporations while noting road improvements under county machinery and a sample modernistic music discussion at a Lawrence club.
The readable text hints at a political scene with mentions of congress, a short ballot concept, a presidential preference primary, and a defense of public safety at a Juarez event. Names, dates, places, and clear actions are largely obscured by garbled OCR.
The Kansas City Journal notes garden seed sales rise as spring nears. Theodore Poehler builds a granary and stable behind his large grocery. L S Steele seeks election for Police Judge and Justice of the Peace. Heyman of the Sternberg brothers in town. Nelson Goslin, formerly with Rahskopf, was in town yesterday. Rumor says St Louis investors sold one fourth of Kansas Pacific securities. Gould rumored buyer. Rail men may own the stake and improve results.
A new Tower of Prayers joins Unity School of Practical Christianity in Unity City Kansas City. The metaphysical movement, with a 2.5 million member following, will house all society activities and its publishing work. A correspondence theology school and large staff accompany the tower as the first unit of a new quadrangle of buildings.
Birmingham school tests director I R Obenchain warns children imitate adults and mirror parental praise or criticism. He states traits are not innate but shaped by surroundings, with a child sensing and reflecting elder actions.
The record notes the 1875 Kansas legislature adjourns and Samuel R. Peters of Newton is appointed ninth district judge to replace W. R. Brown who resigned. The snippet references Kansas City as part of the context.
Walter J Sears born July 16 1869 in Belleview near Lawrence Kansas rose to prominence as a Sigma Nu fraternity editor and energetic business executive. He led Sears & Simpson Co and later National Canners, shaping systems of accounting and management. He died February 13, 1929 in New Chillicothe Ohio with tributes from Ohio newspapers and Sigma Nu.
Baldwin notes multiple community activities with Bruner ill, Alpha Omicron initiation, Topeka Methodist conference attendance, Kansas conference plans, and a nurse of social visits. Prominent names include Tainter Baker Evans Gander Beeks Ault Coffin and Gander. Lectures, dinners, and club meetings mark the week in Baldwin.
Lively notes from Eudora detail visits among Jennings Sommers Lothholz Hagenbush Everley Milburn and related families in Lawrence Olathe and Kansas City. Mrs. Woodard’s 88th birthday, school notes, and club gatherings reflect a close knit community sharing meals travel and communal events.
Lecompton students and families figure in a string of visits. Arlette Fulton Lecompton RH guest at Bert Reynolds home. Frank and Mrs. Taylor with baby J Donald visited John and Mrs. Taylor. Clifford Hotly and Ison Junior returned from Pasadena to see Ernest Holly family. Roy Armstrong, KSAC sophomore and Lecompton High alum, spoke on Social Life at KSAC after listening to radio talks. Grade school notes mention a new basketball goal and perfect attendance awards.
Elizabeth Dark and family birthdays aligned on Sunday March 3 with a cake centerpiece at the dining table. Guests included S. L. Dark family, Harley, Clayton, Mary Elizabeth, Holloway, Eugene Harding, Doris, Luta Irene and Geraldine. Radio installation at the high school allowed teachers and students to hear inaugural ceremonies.
Chicago AP reports the American Air Transport Association surveyed pilots on regular airlines to assess financial and moral responsibility. It found the typical pilot is 28.6 years old, tasked with safety of aircraft priced from 10 000 to 380 000, along with mail and passenger safety.
Real estate transfers list several parcels in Douglas and Lawrence counties with names including John A Hoffman Flossie E Hoffman Louis A Eder Clara M Ed jer Fred W Neis Iohn G Ellis Amy Agnes Will Allen Phillips and others. The memorial notice honors Edith Ann Tobier dated Mar 8 1928 with a family tribute from John J Tabler Mrs Lola Ice Mrs Mae Elam Mabel Tabler.
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